8h ago

Senior Technical Program Manager

Costa Mesa, CA

$142k-$220k / year

full-timemid

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead autonomous vehicle programs for a defense technology company, owning lifecycle from software dev through hardware deployment. You'll drive mission-critical capabilities for Unmanned Surface Vehicles.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Own full lifecycle execution for USV programs from development to deployment
  • Shape roadmap and align priorities across engineering, operations, and test teams
  • Facilitate technical discussions and drive consensus on key decisions
  • Coordinate field testing and ensure rapid feedback loops

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 5+ years managing technical programs spanning software and hardware
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and system architecture
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority across functional teams

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Direct experience with autonomous vehicles or unmanned systems
  • Background in defense, aerospace, or mission-critical environments
  • Familiarity with embedded systems or sensor integration

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Equity grants included in most full-time offers
  • ๐Ÿฅ Top-tier benefits at little to no cost
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary range $142K-$220K

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewsยท Full day
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